Many people with either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have used some form of complementary or alternative therapy. Some commonly used therapies include:
■Herbal and nutritional supplements
■Probiotics
■Fish oil
■Acupuncture
Side effects and ineffectiveness of conventional therapies are primary reasons for seeking alternative care.
Studies done on fish oil and on probiotics for the treatment of Crohn's haven't found benefit. But what is more important is how you-yourself feel from alternative medicine. I know personally, that has changed the course of my Crohn's disease. As long as you are under doctors care and are being monitored I believe that more of us to take the step to alternative care. Everyone has their own opinion on this subject but as they say proof is in the pudding! Try it, go ahead. Give it 2 weeks. If you don't feel 80% better I'd like to hear from you.
Unlike probiotics — which are beneficial live bacteria that you consume — prebiotics are natural compounds found in plants, such as artichokes, that help fuel beneficial intestinal bacteria. An initial study on prebiotics had promising results. More studies are under way.Labels: Crohns